Evacuations Quotes

We're trained to deal with major evacuations, but not with the thought that people might never go home again. We're writing a brand-new book here. - Keith Berger

We have five ambulances evacuating coastal patients... We staffed five extra ambulances to handle that, and evacuations will continue (today). - Allen Johnson

We had simulated casualties, areas cordoned off, evacuations, even TV reporters interviewing witnesses. - Rob McIvor

We find the best kind of evacuations are the ones where officials go door to door, give residents the information face to face and get it to really hit home. - Lori Dotson

We expect to have more beach erosion, unfortunately, lots of rain, potential flooding... This is a serious storm, and we urge people to heed the advice of local officials when they make their announcements about evacuations ... if necessary. - Jeb Bush

We actually begin our evacuations somewhere in the neighborhood of anywhere between 48 and 72 hours before tropical force winds are forecast to come ashore. - Andy Newman

Wars are not won by evacuations. - Winston Churchill

Three federal evacuations have been postponed. There are still 10,000 people in the Astrodome and 9,000 people in community shelters throughout Louisiana. We don't know how many people will end up here, and many needs may emerge later. - Rochelle Dennis Twining